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75 years after ending World War II: Celebrating a lasting peace

Seventy-five years ago today, on Sept. 2, World War II officially ended. After six years of global conflagration, the guns fell silent and the lights, a barometer of civilization, began to once again chase the darkness from the world. The war left Europe decimated, with 60 million people dead, and the islands of Japan smoldering … Continued
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September 2, 2020

Evonik opens expansion of its biomaterial facility in Birmingham

Wednesday, Evonik announced that it has successfully commissioned an advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham that will support global demand for the use of its RESOMER-brand bioresorbable polymers with implantable medical devices and parenteral drug products. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Germany-based Evonik’s expansion of the 30,000 square foot facility allows the company … Continued
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May 15, 2020

Alabama opens economic development office in Germany

Alabama has opened up shop in Germany, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Monday.  The Alabama Department of Commerce’s business development office in Stuttgart, Germany, aims to attract German investments in the Yellowhammer state.  The office opened earlier this month and is being directed by German businessman Christopher Doerr, who is CEO of Innoteque Solutions in … Continued
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August 28, 2019

Gerhardi opens auto parts plant in Montgomery

German auto supplier Gerhardi Inc. opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Montgomery Tuesday. The $41.6 million plant will employ up to 235 people. Gerhardi Managing Director Rienhard Hoffman said the company is excited to launch operations at the state-of-the-art injection molding, electroplating and assembly plant in Alabama’s capital city. “Montgomery has proven itself as … Continued
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July 12, 2019